If anyone is planning on bringing guests to our upcoming December 16th Holiday meeting,PLEASE contact the Rotary office and RSVP your guest(s)! We want to ensure there is sufficient seating and food available for everyone. Thank you!
For our Holiday program this year, Rotarian Michelle Mullaly turns to her friends in the arts to provide us with Holiday musical entertainment. Musicians from the McKinley High School Jazz Band will perform for you.
A native of Wisconsin, Ken Weber began his career with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin before joining the former Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer in March of 2002. Under Weber's direction, the local non-profit acquired Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and Weber oversaw the new organization, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. Since his arrival, the organization has seen a growth in several areas, including individuals served, services offered, retail sales that fund Programs and Services, and more.
Ken spent his time volunteering for several service organizations. Ken served as a Board Member of the Canton Rotary Club and was Past President in 2009-2010. He was also a Paul Harris Fellow +1 and was a member for the past 14 years. Ken also served as a Board member for the Canton Museum of Art. He was a member of United Way's COMPASS Committee and an Advisory Board Member for Walsh University and Past President of the Ohio Association of Goodwill Industries. Ken was the founding Chairman of Leave a Legacy Stark County.
Ken leaves his wife, Sally, and their five grown children.
With the passing of longtime member and Past President, Ken Weber, President Craig would like to remind members it is important to recognize and honor the passing of a fellow Rotarian with a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund.
At our December 9, 2016 meeting, PP Dan Matthews (sponsor) introduced our newest member, Becky Callahan, to the Rotary Club of Canton.
Becky Callahan has lived in the Lake Township/Uniontown/Hartville area for 29 years. She and her husband, Dan, are both retiring this December. Becky will have worked at ComDoc for 29 years. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
Becky is a Leadership Stark Signature graduate. She is currently serving her 2nd term as board member at Beech Creek Gardens in Alliance. Her husband is also on the board and serves as treasurer. Becky has served as chairperson as well as served on chairs for several events for both Beech Creek and the Stark County Chapter of Community Betterment. She was awarded the prestigious Elly Griffith award at ComDoc, which also included a trip to Mexico.
Becky loves anything to do with the outdoors: fishing, camping, biking, hiking and backpacking. She ran her first half marathon at age 50 and has now run a total of nine of them. Her running “career” was unfortunately sidelined with a recent fracture.
Becky is honored to have her application for the Canton Rotary accepted, and looks forward to learning about Rotary and becoming more involved in her community.
During the December 9, 2016 meeting, PDG/PP Dave Ewing presented Canton Rotarian Mark Clendenin with a Paul Harris Fellow. PDG/PP Dave had the following to say:
"The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International wishes to recognize Canton Rotarian, Mark Clendenin, as our newest Paul Harris Fellow. The Foundation recognizes those members who have contributed $1,000 to the Foundation. This recognition is named in honor of Rotary's founder -- Paul Harris. Mark made regular contributions to the Foundation since he joined Rotary in 1999. He has been a member of the Rotary Clubs of Jackson Township and Canton. Mark, along with his wife Tracie, and children Taylor, Logan, and Lyndsey, have hosted exchange students from Japan, France, Germany, Spain and China. Mark is active in other organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Akron-Canton Food Bank, and Walsh University, as well as earning a Master of Public Administration from Kent State University. He is the Regional Business Development Manager in NE Ohio for the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation."
Congratulations Mark, on becoming a new Paul Harris Fellow recipient!
The “Unevent” Raffle is here! Don’t miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Grand prize is $500 cash! This low-maintenance fundraiser can bring in several thousand dollars to the club with minimal effort. All members need to do is sell tickets to family, friends and co-workers!
Tickets will be available beginning December 16 for $25. Members may take as many as they think they can sell. Winners do not have to be present to win.
Drawings will begin January 31. We will hold drawings during our regular Friday meetings. Three names will be drawn each week and shown live on Facebook. The final “unevent” will take place on February 28 at 5:30 at Canton Brewing Company. Join us for fellowship and a cash bar.
Thank you to the Rotarians who stepped up and donated prizes to help make our event more successful: Adrian Allison, Dave Beule, Julia Dick, Lynn Hamilton, Michelle Mullaly, Tom Schervish, Ernie Schott, Jeff Scott, Tim Shetzer, Rick Taylor, Greg Triner, Paul White and Craig Young.
The following prizes will be awarded:
Week 1: - Gift Bag from Canton Brewing Company ($50 value);
-$50 gift certificate to Mr. Mike’s Catering;
-Young Truck Sales Cooler with 18 craft beers ($65 value)
Week 2: - 2 bottles of wine from L.A. Dick ($65 value);
-2 Canton Symphony Orchestra tickets ($70 value);
-1 quart of ice cream per month for a year from Taggarts ($78 value)
Week 3: - 1 pound of meat per month for a year from Kennedy’s ($84 value);
-$50 Scott Talbot Salonspa gift card and $50 worth of products;
-2 $50 gift certificates to Kozmo’s Grille
Week 4: - McKinley Gift Bag from Canton City Schools ($100 value);
-Center Ice birthday skating party for 10
Week 5: - 6 month YMCA regional family membership;
The Rotary office received an email from Barbara Loudon, District 6650 RYLA Conference Coordinator, asking for our Club's assistance with donating items to be used in "Goody Bags", which are provided to students who attend the conference. At the RYLA conference, which stands for 'ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS', High School students from all over District 6650 come together for a weekend of leadership development activities.
At RYLA, these students really enjoy receiving goody bags with giveaways provided by District 6650 Rotary Clubs. Below is a list of ideas:
These bags are for 16-17 year olds. They like pencils (especially mechanical ones), highlighters, post-it notes, key chains, small toys, playing cards, Frisbees, fast food coupons, gum, candy bars, etc.
Please NO political giveaways. We will not use them.
Please NO CAFFEINE snacks or drinks. We cannot distribute them for safety reasons.
You will need 100 of any one item so every bag gets an item.
Since we assemble the bags before the students arrive, items must arrive before Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Items should be delivered or mailed to: ATTENTION: Janet Keene, Lyle Printing and Publishing, 185 East State Street, Salem OH 44460
Janet’s business phone is 330.337.3419; her FAX number is 330.337.9550
Her cell phone number is 330.853-5114
Email: janwel2002@yahoo.comPlease make sure “Attention Janet Keene” is on all correspondence and mailings!
On Thursday, December 8, 2016, the Board of Trustees had an "Open House" at the new Canton Rotary office so that Canton and District 6650 Rotarians could view this new office space. This event was attended by 30 individuals who were very impressed with not only the office space, but also how quickly things were put into place. Thank you to office staff, Lauri Coy and Barb Schrade, for all the hard work they performed, not only getting things in order from the move, but for also decorating the office and having it ready for this event!
A "Thank You" also goes out to President Craig for providing the beverages and to Greg Triner for donating two bottles of wine. Also, Vice President Michelle Mullaly took time out of her day to prepare the meat and cheese trays and fruit trays.
The following is a list of attendees:
President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, PDG/PP Bob and Jan Pattison, Dave Truax, Dave Schrade, Jim Molnar, Bill and Nancy Maddox, Greg Triner, Dale Holwick, Treasurer Tom and Kris Clevenger, PP Scott Sandrock, Larry Pitts, PP Curt Werren, Stephanie Werren, Jon Adland, PP Fritz Spring, District Governor Sieglinde Warren., PDG Larry Warren, Drew Pelger and his adorable daughter, Brynn, PDG/PP David Ewing, Rodney Sutton (Dennison), Mark and Annetta Rojek, Sergeant-at-Arms Robert K. Matthews and PP Paul White. We even had a guest from the Stark County Probate Court, Jeanie Warfield, attend the event.
Thank you to all who came out on this evening and enjoyed the open house!
The Four Way Test is a speech competition for area high school students where each speaker is asked to apply the Rotary Four Way Test to everyday relationships with other people. The contest is held each year in February and is judged by three carefully chosen Canton Rotarians.
Cash prizes are awarded to the first, second and third place finishers. The winner of the Canton Rotary contest qualifies to attend the District 6650 competition. The district winner will then enter state finals with victors from Ohio's four other Rotary districts.
The Four-Way Test was originally introduced in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor. The program became so popular among Rotary clubs that in the 1940's it was adopted by Rotary International and became a vital part of the Vocational Avenue of Service programs.
The Rotary Four Way Test
of the things we think, say and do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
I don't know about you, but I love attending this meeting. These young adults do an excellent job not only coming up with creative and sometimes funny ways of applying the four way test, but their delivery of the speech is outstanding! This is a wonderful program that introduces Rotary to young adults who will hopefully be future Rotarians.
As 2016 comes to an end and we welcome the new year, I'm looking forward to my term as President. The funds we raise now through the Charitable Fund lays the foundation of just how much our club can accomplish during the 2017 - 2018 Rotary year. There is so much I would love for our club to accomplish and many great causes to support; but truth be told, we are limited by the amount we raise. We are well on our way, but we still have a long way to go to reach our $20,000 goal. To date, we have raise $7,016 or 35% of our goal. I am truly thankful to those of you that have donated so far. My challenge to you is to close the gap and reach 50% of our goal by the end of the year. The last day the Rotary office will be open is December 20th. If you want to claim your donation on your 2016 income taxes you can bring your donation to this Friday's Rotary meeting. This holiday, give the give that gives the whole year through by donating to the the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund.
Thank you to all Rotarians who contributed to the waitresses' Holiday tip. We collected $738.00 to be divided among these fine men and women who care for our needs each and every week.
At our weekly meeting on December 9, 2016, President Craig Young welcomed our members and guests to the meeting. President Craig then asked everyone to keep Past President Ken Weber and his family in their thoughts and prayers. Ken had been battling cancer and was just placed into Hospice care. (*editors note: Unfortunately, as of this writing, Past President Ken Weber has succumbed to the cancer he has so courageously battled. The Rotary office will provide information by email pertaining to funeral arrangements when they are provided by the family).
Rotarian David Roberts then gave the Invocation.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: our speakers, Mike Novelli and Christy Brechtel; Becky Callahan (new member) and her husband Dan Callahan; Anthony Mollen (guest of John DeWees); and visiting Massillon Rotarian Richard Regula.
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following:
Bruce Schorsten - to honor Rotarian Bill Sparks for his great contribution to the club with his piano playing talents each and every week;
Vice President Michelle Mullaly - to encourage all to come to the Zimmerman Center on Monday, December 12, 2016, for the Lecture Series at Noon;
Massillon Rotarian Richard Regula - to celebrate the $60,000 raised for the Regula Center & Scholarship and his father's recent birthday;
PP Denny Fulmer - to recognize Frank Fleischer's son and his great "Rocktopia" TV event.
PP Dan Matthews (sponsor) then took to the podium to introduce his newest member to the club, Becky Callahan (*see story above).
PDG/PP David Ewing then presented the newest Paul Harris Fellow recipient, Mark Clendenin (*see story above).
President Craig then reminded the members that the Holiday "Tip Jar" for the wait staff would once again be passed around if anyone would like to contribute a monetary donation for these fine individuals who give exceptional service to us throughout the year.
Vice President Michelle Mullaly then brought the members up to date on our new "Uneventful Raffle". She stated that tickets would be available for purchase at $25.00 each at our next Rotary meeting. She also suggested that you take tickets with you to sell to your family, friends or co-workers. Money raised from this event will go to support the Rotary Club of Canton. (Editor's note: These would make great 'Stocking Stuffers' for your family and friends!)
President Elect Amanda Tietze then brought the members up on the Charitable Fund Drive. To date, $6,780.00 has been raised.
PP Denny Fulmer then introduced our speakers for the meeting, Mike Novelli and Christy Brechtel from Aultcare, speaking on "Driving Change in Healthcare Delivery System".
Craig then concluded the meeting by reminding everyone of next week's Holiday meeting. He asked that you please RSVP any guests you plan to bring with you so we can make sure we have enough seating and food available.
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the "Open House" on Thursday, December 8, 2016: Craig Young, Amanda Tietze, Michelle Mullaly, Bob Pattison, Dave Truax, Dave Schrade, Jim Molnar, Bill Maddox, Greg Triner, Dale Holwick, Tom Clevenger, Scott Sandrock, Larry Pitts, Curt Werren, Stephanie Werren, Jon Adland, Fritz Spring, Drew Pelger, Dave Ewing, Mark Rojek, Bob Matthews and Paul White.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Bill Maddox (North Canton); Jerry Ortman (East Canton).
As a reminder to members, there will be NO WEEKLY MEETINGS on December 23rd and December 30th due to the Holidays. We will not be sending a Rotogram out the week of December 26th, but will keep Members informed by email of any important business.
We wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season and best wishes for a Happy New Year!
If anyone is planning on bringing guests to our upcoming December 16th Holiday meeting, PLEASE contact the Rotary office and RSVP your guest(s)! We want to ensure there is sufficient seating and food available for everyone. Thank you!.jpg)
For our Holiday program this year, Rotarian Michelle Mullaly turns to her friends in the arts to provide us with Holiday musical entertainment. Musicians from the McKinley High School Jazz Band will perform for you.
A native of Wisconsin, Ken Weber began his career with Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin before joining the former Goodwill Industries of East Central Ohio, Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer in March of 2002. Under Weber's direction, the local non-profit acquired Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and Weber oversaw the new organization, Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. Since his arrival, the organization has seen a growth in several areas, including individuals served, services offered, retail sales that fund Programs and Services, and more.
Becky Callahan has lived in the Lake Township/Uniontown/Hartville area for 29 years. She and her husband, Dan, are both retiring this December. Becky will have worked at ComDoc for 29 years. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
"The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International wishes to recognize Canton Rotarian, Mark Clendenin, as our newest Paul Harris Fellow. The Foundation recognizes those members who have contributed $1,000 to the Foundation. This recognition is named in honor of Rotary's founder -- Paul Harris. Mark made regular contributions to the Foundation since he joined Rotary in 1999. He has been a member of the Rotary Clubs of Jackson Township and Canton. Mark, along with his wife Tracie, and children Taylor, Logan, and Lyndsey, have hosted exchange students from Japan, France, Germany, Spain and China. Mark is active in other organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Akron-Canton Food Bank, and Walsh University, as well as earning a Master of Public Administration from Kent State University. He is the Regional Business Development Manager in NE Ohio for the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation."
The “Unevent” Raffle is here! Don’t miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Grand prize is $500 cash! This low-maintenance fundraiser can bring in several thousand dollars to the club with minimal effort. All members need to do is sell tickets to family, friends and co-workers!.gif)
The Rotary office received an email from Barbara Loudon, District 6650 RYLA Conference Coordinator, asking for our Club's assistance with donating items to be used in "Goody Bags", which are provided to students who attend the conference. At the RYLA conference, which stands for 'ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS', High School students from all over District 6650 come together for a weekend of leadership development activities.
I don't know about you, but I love attending this meeting. These young adults do an excellent job not only coming up with creative and sometimes funny ways of applying the four way test, but their delivery of the speech is outstanding! This is a wonderful program that introduces Rotary to young adults who will hopefully be future Rotarians. 
Thank you to all Rotarians who contributed to the waitresses' Holiday tip. We collected $738.00 to be divided among these fine men and women who care for our needs each and every week.
At our weekly meeting on December 9, 2016, President Craig Young welcomed our members and guests to the meeting. President Craig then asked everyone to keep Past President Ken Weber and his family in their thoughts and prayers. Ken had been battling cancer and was just placed into Hospice care. (*editors note: Unfortunately, as of this writing, Past President Ken Weber has succumbed to the cancer he has so courageously battled. The Rotary office will provide information by email pertaining to funeral arrangements when they are provided by the family).